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A terrifying encounter on the marshes with an escaped convict and a summons from the mysterious Miss Havisham change orphan Pip's life forever. He dares to believe he might be destined for a future beyond the marshes - a future linked to that of the beautiful Estella.

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Mon 15 Mar 202114:00
BBC Two

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  • Martin Phipps

    Original Score

Credits

ProducerGeorge Ormond
DirectorBrian Kirk
WriterSarah Phelps
Abel MagwitchRay Winstone
Miss HavishamGillian Anderson
JaggersDavid Suchet
PipDouglas Booth
Young PipOscar Kennedy
Joe GargeryShaun Dooley
Dolge OrlickJack Roth
Mrs JoeClaire Rushbrook
PumblechookMark Addy
CompeysonPaul Rhys
SergeantCharlie Creed-Miles
HannahMary Roscoe
Young EstellaIzzy Meikle-Small
Mr PocketAndrew Bone
Mrs PocketAbigail Bond
Young HerbertEros V
EstellaVanessa Kirby

Broadcasts

  • Tue 27 Dec 201121:00
    BBC One
  • Tue 27 Dec 201122:00
    BBC HD
  • Thu 29 Dec 201101:30
    BBC One
  • Wed 2 Jan 201319:00
    BBC HD
  • Mon 15 Mar 202114:00
    BBC Two except Scotland

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